MUMBAI: With so many news channels being launched all at once,
the race will definitely be for- who breaks the news first,sabse
aagey, sabse tez and sabse pehle. After the launch of Star News
Hindi channel and Headlines Today, the English channel from the
TV Today group; all eyes are now on the NDTV news channels' which
are scheduled to go on air on 14 April 2003.

Interestingly,
NDTV President Prannoy Roy in his online address states that, "I
know this is common for news channels all over the world, but for
the first time in India we will have a fleet of helicopters exclusive
to NDTV -- to ensure we get you the news first, fastest and with
the right perspective."

Hinting at what would probably be his channels' cutting edge over
other channels, Roy says, "All our anchors are not just newsreaders.
Each one of them is an experienced journalist; people who will make
sure you get the truth, first."

Both the news channels will air shows like The Big Fight and
We The People along with a host of new programmes. Also,
another old favourite which will make a comeback is The World
This Week, which will look at world events from India's point
of view .